Description

　　Siouxland Community Health Center has an opening for:

　　Community Health Worker

　　1 – Full-time

　　Schedule would be: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday OFF, Wednesday 8am-8pm, Thursday 8am-5pm, & Friday 8am-5pm

　　Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:

　　High School diploma or GED.

　　Advanced computer and data entry skills

　　Valid driver’s license

　　Basic Life Support Certification (can be obtained after hire at SCHC)

　　Mandatory Reporter Certification for Child & Dependent Adult (can be obtained after hire at SCHC)

　　Complete Professional Skills Training for Community Health Workers within a year of hire.

　　Complete health coach training (Fusion) and pass motivation proficiency within two years of hire.

　　Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position:

　　Assist patients in navigating health system at the Health Center, County, or State level.

　　Access and communicate barriers in navigation to superiors.

　　Provide basic education on need for screening tests, self- management of chronic diseases/wellness.

　　Contact patients under supervision of clinicians to assess the need for additional services, compliance with treatment programs/plans.

　　Travel to patients’ homes to assess barriers and help coordinate the reduction of those barriers.

　　Assist quality staff with data projects and assist marketing staff with community events.

　　These functions are not all inclusive

　　SCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

　　SCHC participates in E-Verify.

　　Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations including COVID vaccination are required. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Preferred

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Motivations

　　Preferred

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducation

　　Required

　　High School or better